The Fox Fullerton Theatre is a 1925 movie palace by the Hollywood firm Meyer & Holler, the same architects behind Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Its Mission Revival facade — white stucco, tile roof, and a tall central pylon — has anchored downtown Fullerton for a century. The theatre closed in 1987 and has been undergoing a long, drawn-out restoration ever since; sections have reopened for occasional concerts and screenings.
The Spanish Colonial Revival interior, with its painted ceiling and ornate plasterwork, is the highlight when accessible. The exterior alone is worth a look as you walk through downtown. Check ahead for restoration progress and current events; the theatre is a centrepiece of local efforts to preserve Fullerton's pre-war architecture.